A Different Perspective - By Ralph Weinstein

Last month, I celebrated my 82nd birthday. As I age, I'm curious about how to maintain my fitness and independence. At Total Results, I've been consistently doing a 20-minute workout every week since 2007.

Strength training is paramount for maintaining independence, overall health, and enhancing quality of life. Being independent is my top priority, and the experience of being partially or totally independent can be life-changing.

To better understand my perspective, I recommend visiting a nursing home. Observe the residents coming and going in the lobby. It was eye-opening for me to realize that if I hadn't been strength training for the past 17 years, I might be in a similar situation. Losing my independence is my driving force to stay consistent with my workouts.

I adhere to the Total Results protocol, which emphasizes proper breathing, form, speed of movement, and thorough inroad. My attitude plays a crucial role in achieving these results. Understanding the instructions and executing them are two different activities. I read books and watch instructional videos on playing golf, but it's entirely different when I'm actually on the course. Without the right attitude, focus, and help, I'm in trouble. I try to maintain an open mind and concentrate on the present moment.

I record my times, but only to track my progress and adjust my weights accordingly. I'm not overly concerned about the time under load for each activity. Instead, I focus on giving my all and giving it my best effort during each exercise.

After completing my workout, I can honestly say, "I did the best I could today", and I move on.